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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
I started this book several months ago, but couldn't get through it. I picked it up again yesterday and finished it today.
I have read a lot of the other reviews about it and a lot of people have commented it is the "most important book of the year" and I think there are many reasons that this book is enlightening and is valuable as a relatable novel for young people (or not-so-young people) to understand the daily and cumulative impact of racism. Starr is an intelligent, funny, athletic, generally rule-abiding young woman who feels like she has to be more and less black to "fit in" in different parts of her life. It also gives readers an intimate look into how a person's view of the world is affected through obvious, incidental or perceived racism. I think this book could be an excellent way for young adults to become sensitive to their own actions that contribute to racism and open a dialogue for people to talk about racism in a constructive way.
I have read a lot of the other reviews about it and a lot of people have commented it is the "most important book of the year" and I think there are many reasons that this book is enlightening and is valuable as a relatable novel for young people (or not-so-young people) to understand the daily and cumulative impact of racism. Starr is an intelligent, funny, athletic, generally rule-abiding young woman who feels like she has to be more and less black to "fit in" in different parts of her life. It also gives readers an intimate look into how a person's view of the world is affected through obvious, incidental or perceived racism. I think this book could be an excellent way for young adults to become sensitive to their own actions that contribute to racism and open a dialogue for people to talk about racism in a constructive way.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow, one of the most incredible and important books I’ve ever read.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book should be mandatory reading. Such a heartbreaking and powerful look at the US’ broken and racist policing, incarceration, and housing systems. Even though this is largely a story about oppression, oppressed people, and oppressive systems, the characters aren’t portrayed as victims or without agency. Thomas wrote such depth and empathy into every character, I felt like I really got to know every person in the book and better understand the complexities of the moment we’re in.